PG. 6 ES. 1

1. We are working hard at the moment.

2. My mother usually works in the morning.

3. I'm reading a lot of science fiction this year.

4. We are spending more time in the library this term.

5. Do they live in this big house? Yes, they do.

PG. 6 ES. 2

1. Our cat always sleeps in the kitchen.

2. My sister is playing the piano a lot theese days.

3. My friend never goes to the library during the holidays.

4. Our neighbour aren't driving to work this week. His car is at the garage.

5. My mum usually washes her car on Sundays.

6. My British penfriend is staying here today.

PG. 6 ES. 3

1. Where do you live?

2. Which football team do you support?

3. What are you studying this year?

4. What is your nationality?

5. Do you write lots of emails?

6. Are you working at home?

PG. 6 ES. 4

Hi Sally!

Thanks for your email! I'm writing you this on Danny's computer because he isn't here this week. Here's all the family news. Danny is staying with our grandparents this week. He often visits them because he loves Grandma's food and she usually cooks his favourite meal - lasagne! I'm studying a lot at the moment because I am doing exams in this term. Mum is busy - she always works very hard. Dad doesn't live at home this year - he works in New York. He always sends a lot of emails when he's not at home so we know all his news. Write soon. Love, Carry

PG. 6 ES. 5

Parents and teachers often say that young people doesn't read enough. Is this true? These days, children and teenagers read lots of books by authors like Meg Rosoff, JK Rowling and Philip Pullman. My teenage neighbour Ben says: "I'm reading a great book at the moment. It is a detective story by Henning Mankel." His friend Sam adds: "My favourite books are by science fiction writers but I never buy books: I always get them from the library." Sam's sister also reads: "My parents usually give me books for my birthday; this year I read lots of short stories." Librarians say:"It's great. These days, more young people use libraries. They always start with Harry Potter books when they are 9 or 10 years old but then they try different books."

PG. 7 ES. 6

1. We are studying for our exams at the moment.

2. It always get dark at night.

3. My sister never rieads science fiction.

4. Do you sometimes walk to school?

5. I always listen to music on the bus.

6. My grandmother is staying with us this week.

PG. 7 ES. 7

1. Can you see the children?

   No, but I can hear them.

   They' re playing in the garden.

2. I'm looking for a CD for my new girlfriend.

   What sort of music does she like?

   I think she likes hip-hop.

3. Do you know Tom and his sister?

   I know Tom but I don't remember his sister.

4. I don't believe the world's climate is changing.

   I don't understand you! The polar ice caps are melting!

5. Do you like Italian food?

   No. I don't like pasta or pizza very much. I prefer Indian food.

6. What are you listening to?

   The new Coldplay CD. I love it!

PG. 7 ES. 8

1. My teacher wants me to work harder.

2. I hate soul music. Can we listen to rock instead?

3. I can't speak now. I'm making dinner.

4. This coffee tastes great

5. Look! Julia is running for the bus!

6. I promise to be home at 10.30

PG. 7 ES. 9

What are you looking for?

I need something to read on the train.

What about that detective story? It looks interesting.

No, I don't like detective story, they are boring. I prefer science fiction. What about you?

I don't like science fiction. It's so complex, I don't understand it! Do you know this crime author, Robert B. Parker?

No, I don't. Ask the assistan about him.

Excuse me, is Robert B. Parker a good writer?

Yes, he's brilliant. I' reading one of his books at the moment.

That sounds good!

Do you want to buy it?

Yes, please. And a bottle of water. I feel thirsty.

Ok, that's £ 7.50.

Thank you good bye.

Don't forget your bag.

PG. 8 ES. 10

My young cousin, Ben, started school last year. There were 15 children in his class. In the first lesson, the teacher read a story. Then the children looked at some pictures and wrote tha alphabet. After the lesson the children went in to the playground. They wore their coats because it was cold. My cousin thought it was home time. He walked out off the playground and looked for his mum. My aunt wasn't there so he sat on the grass and waited for a bus. Luckily he didn't have any monet and the bus driver took him back to school.

PG. 8 ES. 11

1. Did Agatha Christie write the Harry Potter's books?

2. When was the first Harry Potter film?

3. Where did Oliver Twist live?

4. When did Charles Dickens write Oliver Twist?

5. Did Oliver Twist live with his family?

PG. 8 ES. 13

1. They saw their friends on the Weekend.

2. She spoke with her friend until 8 o'clock last night.

3. He started leraning the guitar in July.

4. They had a party on the 5^th of May.

5. Last year, we went on holiday in the autumn.

PG. 8 ES. 14

Hi, I'm Paula. Do you mind if I ask you some questions for our class magazine?

No, I don't mind.

Ok. First question: What's your name?

My name is Charlie Hopper

Hi Charlie. Now, next question: Where was your last school?

My last school was in Cambridge

Did you like it?

Yes, I did. I liked it very much.

When did you leave it?

I left in July after my exams.

Why did your family move here?

My family moved here because my mum had a new job.

Tell me a bit about your old school. What subject did you study?

We studied the usual subject: English, Maths, French.

Were your teachers strict?

No they weren't strict, but they were quite serious.

One more question. Have you a got a girlfriend?

No, I haven't, but I'm looking for one.

PG. 9 ES. 15

1. She used to go to cheap cafès

2. She used to wear expensive clothes.

3. She used to go out with a rich boyfriend.

4. She didn't use to drive an old car

5. she didn't use to wear casual clothes

PG. 9 ES. 16

1. Did you use to earn a lot of money?

   Yes, I did. I used to earn £150,000 a year.

2. Did you use to eat in a restaurant?

   Yes, I did. I always ate in different restaurants.

3. Did you use to be happier?

   No, I didn't. I'm happier now.

4. Did you use to spend a lot of money?

   Yes, I did. It was important to be smart for work, so I spent a lot of money on them.

5. Did you have an expensive car?

   Yes, I did. I had an Audi sports car!

PG. 9 ES. 17

1. We used to live with my dad's parents but now we have our own home.

2. My sister and I didn't use to like each other but now we are good friends.

3. Now, I am good at English but I was very bad at it.

4. We used to go to the mountains for our holidays, but now we usually go to the sea.

5. I didn't use to do any sport but now I play tennis every week.

PG. 9 ES. 18

1. We used to go on holiday to France.

2. We didn't use to be late for school.

3. I used to listen to the radio with my grandfather.

4. My grandmother used to wear a hat on Sundays.

5. I used to be very shy.

6. I didn't use to go to scholl on Saturdays.

7. I used to have a lot of friends.

PG. 10 ES. 19

Next year I'm going to visit my rench penfriend. I think I'm going to travel from London to Paris by train. I'm going to find a hostel in Paris for 2 nights and I'm going to do some sightseeing. After that I'm going to catch the train to the south coast. My penfriend and her brother are going to mett me at the station and then we're going to drive to their house. I'm a bit nervous, I am not going to speak English for 2 weeks!

PG. 10 ES. 20

1. Your hair is very long! Yes, I'm going to the hairdresser's at 4.30 p.m. this afternoon.

2. Would you like to come to the cinema with me this evening?

   I'm sorry, I can't. I'm having dinner with a friend

3. The computer isn't working. I can't pick up my emails. I know. I called the technician this morning. He is going to fix tomorrow.

4. When are your colleagues coming for dinner? Tonight? But there's no food in the house! Don't panic! It's all under control. I'm going to the supermarket after work.

5. Have you sent the invitation? No, but I'm going to send them sometime this week.

PG. 10 ES. 21

1. They arrive in Paris at 12 noon.

2. Dinner on they 1 is at 8 p.m.

3. On day 2 they do a tour of Paris. It is at 10 a.m

4. On day 2, they have lunch at a special restaurant.

5. The musical on day 2 starts at 11 p.m.

6. On day 3 they are free in the morning.

7. The flight lasts ½ hours.

PG. 11 ES. 22

1. What time is the train live? In 15 minutes. I'm late!

2. Are you going on holiday in August? Yes, we always go to Rimini. Infact we are booking the hotel this afternoon.

3. The conference start on the 22^nd of July. I know. I am not going. I am getting married on that day!

4. Alice's birthday is next mounth. I know, she' s decided she is having a party.

5. They are going to the cinema this evening. Yes I know. But the film finishes at 9.30 p.m. so they are joining us later.

PG. 11 ES. 23

1. Next wednesday at 3 p.m. I'm having an appointment with doctor Jones.

2. We are arriving 2 hours late this evening.

3. I'm not going to cleaning the haus this evening.

4. After dinner I'm going to read my book.

5. I'm not going to school tomorrow. I feel ill.

6. When are you going on holiday?

   I'm leaving on a flight to Paris at 8.30 tomorrow morning.

7. This cours finishes in August. After that I'm going to sleep for a week.

8. My mum is arriving today. I'm picking her up at 4.30 p.m. from the station.
    

PG. 11 ES. 24

So Fiona, are you being ready for your interview tomorrow?

Well, I think so... I'm a bit nervous...

Don't worry. What time does it start?

At 4. I'm taking the 3 o'clock train. I bought the ticket yesterday.

That was a good idea. How long does it take?

About half an hour. And then I'm going to get a taxi from the station.

Right. What time ae you coming home?

To be honest I don't know. I have no idea how long the interview last.

What are you doing tomorrow morning?

Well, I'm having an appointment with..my bed! I'm going to sleep all morning.

PG. 11 ES. 25

1. Tomorrow my parents are leaving for Sharm El Sheih. They are staying there for 3 weeks in an expensive hotel
2. I am not going to write her a letter.
3. I'm sorry but I can't come at your marry. I'm marring the day after that.
4. I'm working nex Sunday. There is an important congress, but it finish at 16.
5. Louisa and Joanna are taking children in the zoo tomorrow. They are waking up early because the zoo open at 8.
6. What time does the concert start?
7. At 21. But I'm going there at 19.

PG. 23 ES. 2

1. If you are intersted in how a country is governed you should be an accountant.

2. Thacher is a good job if you like children and don't mind marking homework.

3. If you are extrovert, like being the centre of attention and want to be a film star, you should be an actor.

4. If tou are interested in mental health, you shuould be a psychologist or a therapist.

5. If you are good at Maths and like money, you should be a banker or an accountant.

PG. 23 ES. 3

Last week I applied for a job at the local bank. Unfortunately I became unempolayed two months ago, and really need to earn some money. I filled in the application form and sent it with mith my curriculum vitae. The bank phoned me to invite me for an interview! I think it'll be a good job: you have to work quite long hours, and you have to wear an uniform, but I don't mind. I'm quite good with people and they aren't asking me for any special qualifications, so I have a good chance!

PG. 23 ES. 4

1. My grandmother had a long job as a biologist.

2. My parents want me to go into the teaching profession.

3. I need to get a job during the Summer holidays.

4. I had to write my parents' occupations on the application form.

5. Work in factories is often boring and sometimes dangerous.

    

PG. 23 ES. 5

1. Picasso had a long and successful career as an artist.

2. Mozart started work when he was very young.

3. Part-time workers often have low paid job.

4. I want to find a job in a bar.

5. You have to be self-confident if you want to enter tha acting career.

6. David Beckham's football profession started with Manchester United.

PG. 26 ES. 15

1. You must phone me after the meeting. Promise that you phone me after the meeting.

2. She needs to practice for her exams. She must do exercices for her exams.

3. I hope to get a job next year. I'd like to find a job next year.

4. He wants to work in a bank. He hopes to find a work in a bank.

5. He never wants to go to interviews. He can't stand for an interview.

PG. 26 ES. 16

Looking for your first job isn't easy. You need to decide what you are interested in and what you are good at. Fo example, if you love working outside and you can't stand sit at desk all day , avoid is in an office.

If you manage ask an interview, you should do some preparation before you go. Also, think about what you want get them at the interview.

PG. 26 ES. 17

My brother has just starting a working in a bank near my house. He didn't plan to become a banker, his closen profession was medicine. After University he found an occupation in the local hospital, but he hated working there. It was too stressful. He always used to be good on Mathe at school, so he decided to leave the hospital and start studying again! Now he has to go to the bank every morning and the job is quite boring, but he is happy because his colleagues are nice and he doesn't have to work long hours.

PG. 26 ES. 18

1. Aldo hopes to continue his career in medicine.

2. My granddad started working very young... he was only 14.

3. I like very much my work. I must wake up early in the morning, but luckily I mustn't wear an uniform.

4. I promised that I'm coming home before 8 to work this evening.

5. My sister wants to become a doctor. She must wake up early every day and help in the hospital.

6. What is your father job? He is a psychologist. It is a very hard job.

7. My mum works in a supermarket. She must work every Saturday and sometimes on the Sundays too.

8. I must study hard. I will finish my exams next year and I hope to find a work abroad.

PG. 31 ES. 1

1. My brother is really annoyed when he is with his friends.

2. I was disappointed because only 3 people came to my party.

3. I don't want to play tennis. It's boring.

4. I love going on holiday - packing is really exciting.

5. I was terrified when the lights went out.

6. You must read this story. It's amazing!

7. Why are you surprised that you failed? You didn't study.

PG. 31 ES. 2

1. I hope my aunt doesn't bring her annoyed children with her. I really don't like them!

2. We haven't got any homework tonight. I'm amazed!

3. It's surprising that the whole class passed the exam

4. He listened carefully because he was interested in what she said.

5. My brother's buying an exciting new computer game next weekend.

6. Our hotel was disappointing - it was next to a busy road and long way from the beach.

7. The children are excited about the party.

8. We were all surprised when he won the competition.

9. I couldn't stop reading this book - it's very interesting.

PG. 31 ES. 4

1. I didn't eat anything but I have a drink of orange juice.

2. I have a party for my brithday next week. I hope you can come.

3. We have any exams this week so I'm relaxing.

4. I know I have an interesting idea last night - but I can't remember it.

5. Mandy have a meal in a restaurant with Pete when Jill saw them.

ES. 5 PAG 32

1. 1.What were you doing when the Twin Towers collapsed?
2. 2.Who were you talking to on the phone last night?
3. 3. Rob was drinking in the pub last night while you were working in the office.
4. 4. I was still in the office when you called. I were finishing an important report.
5. 5. You obviously weren't concentrate when you made that mistake.
6. 6. We weren't living here when they built those new houses.
7. 7. She didn't answer when I called. I think she was having a shower.
8. When I arrived, the whole family is watching a film on TV.

ES. 6 PAG. 32

1. 1. The German composer Handel was living in England when he composed his Water Music.
2. 2. The 1950s singer Buddy Holly was travelling in a plane when it crashed.
3. 3. The singer Hayley Westenra was singing in the streets of Christchurch, New Zealand, when she made her first record.
4. 4. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones met in 1961 when they were waiting for a train.
5. 5. Mozart composed music before ha was five years old.

6. Elvis Presley was doing national service for the US army Germany when he met his wife, Priscilla.

ES. 7 PAG. 32

This morning, I checked my homework while I was eating my breakfast. Then I walked to the bus stop. While I was waiting for the bus, I suddenly remembered my homework. It was at home in the kitchen! While I was deciding what to do, the bus arrived. While I was getting on the bus, I getting a text message from my mum: " I found your homework when I was cleaning the kitchen. Wait at the bus stop." It was too lat, I was on the bus. While I was thinking about what to do, I saw my mum's car behind the bus. She was driving in her pyjamas and I was very embarrassed. At the next bus stop, she stopped her car and got on the bus. It was terrible! She walked towards me in her pyjamas so I closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes my mother stood on the bus, in her pyjamas and holding my homework!

ES. 8 PAG. 33

1. 1. Where were you being?
2. 2. Tell me where were exactly you sitting.
3. 3. What were you doing?
4. 4. Did you see a man to drive at high school?

5. Did you see anything unusual?

ES. 9 PAG. 33

Yesterday's power cut brought chaos to London. Several thousand people were travelling home on the Underground when all the trains were stopping. One commuter said "We waited for an hour, then the driver said that rescue workers were on the train and everyone applauded. It was fantastic! Things weren't much better for people above ground. "I shopped for Christmas presents when the lights went out. When I left the shop it was snowing so it was impossible to get a taxi. I walked to a bus stop but hundreds of people waited for the bus. I phoned my son but he drove to Manchester in his car. Luckily, a young woman heard me talking on the phone. Her boyfriend came in their car and they took me home."

ES. 10 PAG. 33

I was never very good at sports. I remember one day, I b cricket. I b a long way from the other players when someone hit the ball to me. Everyone shouted but I a them. The ball a me on the head! Someone telephoned for an ambulance and while the ambulance a me to hospital, I woke up. I was OK but I c cricket for a long time after that!

ES. 11 PAG. 33

1. 1. That's my Maths teacher that you spoke to her last year.
2. 2. This is the man who wanted to meet you.
3. 3. That's the cat which caught a bird yesterday.
4. 4. Here's your Mp3 player that you lost it last week.

5. This is the house where I stayed here.

ES. 12 PAG. 33

1. That's the dog that ate our dinner!
2. There's a shop where you can buy DVDs.
3. The couple live next to us who have got five cats.
4. There's a shop near my home that sells cheap CDs.
5. She's the woman who was in the advertisement.

ES. 13 PAG. 34

1. 1. The street where I ride my bike.
2. 2. This is Mrs Moore whose I was born.
3. 3. This is the bus that I took into town.
4. 4. This is the car that my Dad gave me!

5. This is the house who baby I look after.

ES. 14 PAG. 34

1. 1.That woman is the one which the brother is a doctor at the local hospital.
2. 2. I've got nothing to do so I'm really boring.
3. 3. When my boss arrived I was sleeping at my desk. I was very embarrassed!
4. 4. Is that the dog whose attacks your cat?
5. 5. I have seen a really interested film at the cinema last night.
6. 6. Last week we have meet the couple of who the daughter is buying our house.

7. While we were doing our exam, Jim fell off his chair.

ES. 15 PAG. 34

1. 1.While I was watching my favourite film, my mum entered and she switched TV off.
2. 2. I wasn't listen when the teacher gave us the homework, and so I didn't do them.
3. 3. When I arrived there were three girls that were dancing on the tables.
4. 4. That is the film that I have watched this morning.
5. 5. I was very happy when I saw Jim. He is the boy whose brother gave me flowers everyday for two weeks.

6. When I saw them together, I was embarrassed. They spoke and laughed and so I went out.

ES. 18 PAG. 35

1. 1. It happened a few months ago.
2. 2. It was an unforgettable day.
3. 3. It was the best day of my life.
4. 4. It was my first week at primary school.
5. 5. I feel proud of my friend.
6. 6. I felt very happy.

7. Finally, we went all home.

PG. 35 ES. 19

I remember the day very well, it was on January in 1999. I was too young and I did somersaults in my mum's bedroom. I remember that when I finisshed I had headache and I saw all black and I didn't understand anything. It was terrible. I woke up in hospital. My mum said me that I fainted. I was very very afraid!!

ES. 5 PAG. 40

1. 1. My sister will have a baby next month.
2. 2. I promise I will give you some money for your birthday.
3. 3. I know she's will fail her exams because she never does any work.
4. 4. Scientists think that cars won't use petrol in the future.
5. 5. The baby's tired. He's going to cry.
6. 6. Those boys are cycling too fast. They're going to hurt themselves.
7. 7. Look at the sky - it's going to be a lovely day.
8. 8. We will run out of petrol! There's only one litre in the car and it's 100 kilometres to the next petrol station.

9. Tell me your secret! I promise I won't tell anyone.

ES. 6 PAG. 40

1. 1. Be careful! You isn't going to break that vase.
2. 2. I think I will buy a new mobile phone but I'm not sure.
3. 3. The score is Manchester 20 - Luton 0. Luton isn't going to win!
4. 4. I don't want to see Pride and Prejudice. I don't think it is going to be very exciting.
5. 5. This homework's hard - do you think mum will help us?
6. 6. "I've already seen this film. He will die in a minute." "Shut up, Joe, don't tell us!"

7. I hope I will see the Taj Mahal when I'm older.

ES. 7 PAG. 40

Jane and Anna are going to catch a train to London. Jane is a big football fan and se bought a ticket for Arsenal on the Internet. She will watch a match when they're in London. Anna doesn't know what to do while Jane's at the match. Perhaps she is going to write some postcards. After the match, they will walk along the River Thames so they can see the House of Parliament and the London Eye. After that, they think they will go for a meal. London taxis are quite expensive so they will travel on buses or the Underground. Anna's uncle lives in London. They will stay with him tonight. He has got tickets for a musical and they will see it tomorrow evening.

ES. 8 PAG. 40

Dear Oliver,

I'm writing this in a café in London! I'm here for a few days with Jan. we are going to do lots of nice things while we're here. Later today, we are going to take sightseeing. Perhaps we are going to see some famous people too! My uncle will go as to see a musical tomorrow and on Monday Jane and I will buy new dressed for your party. I hope they will be too expensive! I will call you when I get home and tell you all about the musical.

Best wishes,

Anna

ES. 9 PAG. 41

1. If you see your sister, will you tell her about the concert?

2. If you telephone me when you train arrives, I will collect you from the station.

3. If you cycle too fast, you will have an accident.

4. If you forget your homework again, you will be in trouble.

5. If you don't eat breakfast, you won't gave enough energy in the morning.

ES. 10 PAG. 41

1. 1. In Britain if you see two black and white birds together you'll have good luck.
2. 2. If you eat an apple every day you'll not need a doctor.

3. In Britain if you walk under a ladder you'll have bad luck.

ES. 11 PAG. 41

A What will you do if it rains on Saturday?

B I stay at home. I don't go shopping in the rain.

A If Steve asked you to dance, what will you say?

B I didn't say anything. I was too embarrassed.

A What will Darren say in the interview if the manager asked him about his driving licence?

B I know he is a responsible person, so he will tell the true, of course.

A If the manager didn't give the job, will he be worried?

B No. He can find another job.

ES. 12 PAG. 41

1. 1. In the future, a be public phones because everyone will have a mobile phone.
2. 2. Every child in the world c have a computer on their school desk in 2015.
3. 3. Most homes in Europe c have Internet connection by 2010.
4. 4. In the developing world, a lot of technology b use solar power.

5. In the next 15 years we a be able to go on holiday in space.

ES. 13 PAG. 42

1. Scientists will certainly find an alternative to petrol.

2. People can possible won't have a private cars in the future.

3. More people will probably work from home in the future.

4. Cities will improbable be safer in the future.

5. People can possible write personal letters in the future.

6. Children will impossible stop going to school.

7. Scientists can probably find a cure for cancer.

ES. 14 PAG. 42

1. 1. Certainly you will pass the exams.
2. 2. In my opinion our city won't be cleaner in the future.
3. 3. We will go to France next year.
4. 4. People certainly won't live on the Moon.

5. Maybe they will play a concert here next year.

ES. 15 PAG. 41

Tomorrow night at school, there a a talk by a famous environmentalist. The talk is all about the problems caused by pollution and what we can do about it. I read his book - it was very c. He says that c change our ways, the greenhouse effect a so bad that we c be able to stop it. Temperatures a too high. He also writes about the effects of acid rain on our forests and says that we b use lead-free petrol to make our cities cleaner. I b him to autograph my book for me!

ES. 16 PAG. 42

1. 1.If they offered me that job, I would invite all in a party in my house.
2. 2. I'm an Aries. They tell me that this year is going to be fortunately, that I'm going to have a lot of success and I'm going to met an interesting person.
3. 3. Has someone an umbrella? I think that it will rain: look those black clouds.
4. 4. If you stop to smoke, your health won't improve.
5. 5. New govern want reduce the petrol price. It won't have a good effect in the environment.
6. 6. A I'm not going to pass this exam! I don't remember anything!
7. B Don't worry. Certainly you will remember something!
8. 7. I don't succeed to find my wallet in nothing place! I look for in every place!

9. Next year maybe I will go to study in the U.S.A., if I have enough money.

ES. 19 PAG. 43

1. heat wave = a period of unusually hot weather

2. long-term = continuing for a long period of time in the future

3. slow down = something that is replaced as it is used

4. renewable = to make something happen less quickly

5. standby = ready to use when needed

6. protocol = the rules for correct behaviour

7. control = to have the power to change something

ES. 5 PG. 48

1. He has just had an accident.

2. She has just had lunch.

3. They have just got married.

4. She has just passed the driving test.

5. They have just arrived.

6. He has just got up.

7. They have just won the cup.

    

ES. 6 PG. 48

1. She hasn't read the newspaper yet.

2. She has already listened to Macey's new CD.

3. She hasn't written an article about Macey yet

4. She has already sent an Email to Brod.

5. She hasn't had lunch with Sue yet.

6. She hasn't booked a room for Tuesday yet.

ES. 7 ES. 48

1. I only arrived here two days ago but I've already been on three excursions.

2. Are you going on holiday this summer? Well, I have just come back from my holiday so my next holiday is in winter.

3. Are you still ill? Have you been to the doctor's yet?

4. You look so tired! Yes, I' ve just been to the gym.

5. Let's go to the cinema!I can't. I haven't done my homework yet.

6. She lives in Venice, but she's never been on a gondola.

ES. 8 PG. 49

Have you ever eaten here before?

Yes, I have.

When did you come here?

My parents bought me here for my birthday last year.

What did you eat?

I think I had fish. It was very nice.

I have never eaten Chinese food before.

I think I'll have the chef's suggestion.

That's a good idea, I'll have the same.

How long have you been living in Brighton?

I moved here two months ago. I haven't met many people yet.

I joined a tennis club last month.

I like tennis too but I haven't been playing tennis for a long time.

Haven't  you finished your exams yet?

Yes, I have! I finished it on 5^th June.

Have you got your results yet?

No, I haven't.

Thank you, that was a lovely meal.

I had a great time this evening.

Me too! Let's do it again soon!

ES. 9 PG. 49

SINCE: Wednesday, Easter, January, last month

FOR: a few weeks, a long time, a year, a quarter of an hour, two minutes

ES. 10 PG. 49

1. My boyfriend and I have been together since 2004.

2. My sister hasn't lived at home since she went to the university.

3. Have they been engaged since more than an year?

4. Have you been going out together since the beginning of the year?

5. We haven't seen each other for about  a week.

ES. 11 PG. 49

1. How long as Alaska been a USA state?

2. It has been a USA state since 1959/for more than 50 years.

3. How long has the Statue of Liberty been in New York?

4. It has been in New York since 1886/ for more than 120 years.

5. How long has number 10 Downing Street been the home of the British Prime Minister?

6. It has been the home of the British Prime Minister since 1735/for more than 200 years.

7. How long have England and Scotland been joined politically?

8. They have been joined since 1707/for more than 300 years.

ES. 12 PG. 50

1. My train arrives at Midnight on Saturday, and there's a taxi strike. Well, I will collect you from the station.

2. Mum, can I have a new Ipod? I don't know. I will think about it.

3. Ellie has been ill recently. I think I will visit her tomorrow.

4. Dad, can I borrow your car? I will look after it...

5. It's very hot in here, I'll open the window.

ES. 13 PG. 50

1. I've been married to my wife for 35 years.

2. Look, your watch isn't working...I'll fix it for you.

3. I haven't been here long, only since 2 days.

4. Matt and James seem to go on weel together. Are they going to get married?

5. John and I have fallen in love 10 years ago.

6. How long have you lived there?

7. Susie's parents have split up after 24 years together!

8. Will you go out with me? I'll think about it.

ES. 14 PG. 50

I met my girlfriend, Alison, in a bar. I was having some drinks with friends:we were celebrating my best friend's 21^st birthday. When I saw her, I thought: ‘She's beautiful'

I decided to be courageous and say hello. While I was walking over to her, I fell over a chair. My friends were all laughing, but Alison came to help me up. We passed the rest of the evening chatting and my friend weren't laughing any more! When it was time to leave, I said "I'll carry you home and then I realized I didn't have my car! She just laughed. Since then, we are inseparable, Occasionally we argue, but we always sort it out immediately.

ES. 15 PG. 50

1. Her mother isn't Italian but she has been living here for lots of years.

2. My sister and her boyfriend have decided to get married, but I think they will split up, they have often arguments

3. They have been engaged for 10 years, but they are not going to get married.

4. I don't go on well with my parents very much. I think that soon I'll go to live with my friends.

5. Why did you and Andrew split up? You were engaged sinse when you were at school.

6. How long have you known my sister?

7. Why are you sad? If you want, I take you to the cinema. You will feel better.

8. I'm going on holiday for two weeks. I haven't been going on holiday for 2 years.

ES. 19 PG. 51

My best friend is Desiree.

I met her 2 years ago when we started the same school. We became good friends and now we are best friends. My first impressions were that she was very funny and crazy and I liked and like very much her clothes. I know everything about her. I like singing, chatting, going aout with her. She is a very good friend.

ES. 6 PG. 56

What have you being doing since you left Troop 84, Jim?

I haven't done very much! I was really tired than I left the band so I have been relaxing at home.

Have you been following the band's success?

Yes, I have. I have been reading their blog every day.

Do you wish you hadn't left the band?

No, I made the right decision. I have been trying to decide what I want to do next.

Have you decided anything?

I'm not sure. I have been taking acting lessons since I was 14 so I may go to films.

Well, good luck!

ES. 7 PG. 56

1. Has the band rehearsed all day?

2. He has been trying to learn the violin for five years- I don't think he'll ever succeed.

3. I have listened to my new mp3 player all morning!

4. I have been a fan of rock music since I was ten.

5. I haven't played the piano for a long time, so I haven't had many lessons yet.

ES. 8 PG. 56

1. They have been playing together for two years.

2. John has been the drummer since Jim left.

3. They haven't decided which record company to sign a deal with.

4. Has the band played at the Rock Garden before?

5. Has the band been rehearsing a lot?

6. Angel is writing a lot of songs at the moment.

7. The band has played 20 concerts since the beginning of the year.

ES. 9 PG. 57

I met Wired sisters in their hotel after their sell-out concert at Riley's in Manchester. In the last ten months, they have become the most talked about new band in Britain. I had lots of questions for them- Have they known each other from a long time? How long have they been playing together? Who writes their songs?

Lead singer Sal and lead guitarist Miranda have been together since secondary school. She has been making music since she was six but she has been writing songs since 2003. Miranda started when  she was a little older- she has been playing the guitar since she was seven.

Sal's boyfriend Stan has been playing the piano since he was just five. He has been going out with Sail for about a year. Their parents haven't met each other yet  because the band has been too busy touring and performing.

Julie, the group's drummer, is silent while I talk to the other members of the band. I ask her "Why haven't you said anything?" She explains "I have rehearsed all day for our next music video and I have just hanged on stage for two hours- I'm exhausted.

ES. 10 PG. 57

1. Becky lived in germany for a year, didn't she?

2. Countries hold the UE presidency for six months, don't they?

3. You know how many countries use the euro, don't you?

4. There are twenty official EU languages, aren't there?

5. Britain will have the euro one day, won't it?

6. The EU was started by six countries, wasn't it?

7. You learned a lot about Europe from the quiz, didn't you?

8. Your dad has worked in other European countries, hasn't he?

9. The EU parliament has always been in Brussels, hasn't it?

10. Britain didn't join the EU until 1973, did it?

ES. 11 PG. 57

1. There will be more countries in the EU in the future, won't there? yes, there will.

2. A lot of people in the EU speak two languages, don't they? Yes, they do.

3. The EU existed for several decades before the year 200, didn't it? Yes, it did.

4. I've got a British passport so I won't need a visa for Italy, will I? No, you won't.

5. I have a Spanish passport. I'm an EU citizen, don't I? Yes, you are.

6. Not all European countries are members of the EU, are they? No, they aren't

7. There are more people in the USA than in EU, aren't there? No, there aren't.

ES. 12 PG. 57

1.  Latvia joined the EU in 2004, didn't it?

2. Some EU countries don't use the euro, do they?

3. EMU means European Monetary Union, doesn't it?

4. EU passport holders can travel freely in Europe, can't they?

ES. 13 PG. 58

1. I can't find my bag anywhere! You haven't seen it, have you? No, I haven't sorry.

2. You won't tell mum and dad, will you? No, I won't if you give me your Mp3 player.

3. You are driving me to the airport, aren't you? Yes, I am and mum's coming too.

ES. 14 PG. 58

I'm here with Marcia Johnson, lead singer of the Jolly Johnsons, who's preparing for next week's London Marathon. So Marcia, how is it going?

I'm exhausted! I've been preparing for this marathon for months. I've never run a marathon before, so I have to prepare very carefully.

What have you been doing?

Well, for the last two months, I've been running for two hours every morning, and I ‘ve been going to the gym every evening.  My legs are really sore!

Wow!And what about the band? You are rehearsing for a round of gigs too, aren't you?

That's right. I've been writing some new songs. I think of the lyrics while I am running.

The concerts start next month, don't they?

Yes! So I'll be able to have a rest for two weeks after the Marathon.

ES. 15 PG. 58

1. I have been working on the PC since this morning but now I stop because the printer is broken.

2. We have been walking for 5 hours, my feet are sore!

3. You live near here, don't you? I have often seen you at the bus stop.

4. You haven't seen Luca, have you? I have been trying to call him for hours but he doesn't answer.

5. In my opinion students shouldn't go on the net at school. I agree

6. Do you know the lyrics of Troop 84's last song? No, but you can share it from the net.

ES. 6 PG. 64

1. I'd go skiing if it were less expensive.

2. If I met a successful sportsperson, I would ask them about their training programme.

3. We wouldn't lose so many matches if we trained more.

4. If we didn't enjoy volleyball, we wouldn't play it.

5. I'd go horse-riding if horses were smaller and slower.

ES. 7 PG. 64

1. If it were windier, we'd go sailing.

2. If you did an extreme sport, which one would it be?

3. I would go surfing every day if I lived in California.

4. If you were better at judo, you would have a black belt.

5. If I ran a kilometer, it would kill me.

6. If I broke my leg, I would phone for an ambulance.

7. I would be better at rock climbing if I practiced more.

8. If I had enough time, I would go to the fitness centre every day.

9. They would go cycling, if the weather was better.

10. If you were an international footballer, which team would you play for?

11. Would you go scuba diving if you went to the Barrier Reef in Australia?

ES. 8 PG. 64

1. You could eat the food, if you were here.

2. If I were a politician, I would spend more money on hospitals.

3. I would go scuba diving, if I could swim.

4. If England used the euro, we wouldn't have to change our money when we go to France.

5. If you were ill, I would be worried about you.

6. I would be bored, if I had to stay in bed.

7. If I weren't afraid of flying I could visit Australia.

ES. 9 PG. 64

1. Ella is the best basketball player in our school. If she weren't the best player, she wouldn't be the capitan of the school team.

2. Thomas hasn't got his tennis racket with him. He could play with us if I would lend him my spare racket.

3. Leanne is good at horse-riding. If you want to learn to ride, she will help you.

4. When people do extreme sports, they often have accidents. If I were Minister of Health, I would send them their hospital bills.

5. It's our sports lesson this afternoon. If it is too wet to go outside, we will play football.

PG. 65 ES. 10

1. If I won a medal at the Olympics, I'll retire for international sport.

2. If I become Minister of education, I'd build swimming pool for each school

3. If I were Minister of education, I'll make all students do regular exercise.

4. If you want to be halthier, you will nead to eat less and exercise more.

5. If I were you, I'd be very proud.

PG. 65 ES. 12

1. I never go to the dentist but I don't have any problems with my teeth. That's not a good idea. You should to see a dentist twice a year.

2. Why aren't you going to school tomorrow? I have to be at the hospital at 9.00 for a minor operation.

3. I feel great now. I'll stop taking these antibiotics. You mustn't do that. You have to take all of them.

PG. 65 ES. 13

Travelling should be relaxing and fun. However, holidays can be terrible if you have a bad stomach., too much sun or pick up a tropical disease. Before you live home, you must buy insurance and you mustn't check if you need to take any precautions. If you are going to a country wich has malaria, you should take malaria pills before you go there because it is a very dangerous illness. In some countries, you have to carry a certificate from your doctor to show you have had your injections. In hot countries, you don't have to drink lot of water but avoid stomacaches, you don't have to use bottled water. Also, remember the sun is very strong so you shouldn't spend too long in the sun and you must use a sunscreen to protect your skin at all times.

PG. 65 ES. 14

Now Mr. Smith, you've got a virus. Listen carefully because it could be quite dangerous. You must take this medicine for 5 days. Don't worry. You shouldn't go to hospital. You'll be ok at home. You must stay in bed most of time. You haven't to go outside too much. Again, you can if you want buy you might get tired. Now, I have to go to a coference in Germany this week, but if you need me, you can call me on my mobile. Here's number. Now, you shouldn't worry too much.